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Carrollton will perform a concert in Ohio Christian University’s Ministry & Performing Arts Center on Oct. 11. The concert will be a celebration of Ohio Christian’s Homecoming & Family Day.
Carrollton is a Christian rock band that has produced a number of hit songs including “Tell Me” (2016), which peaked at No. 22 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart in 2017 with 19 weeks on the chart. Their more recent hit song, “Shelter” peaked at No. 24 in 2018 with 20 weeks on Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.
The concert will start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased at ohiochristian.edu/homecoming for $10.
Homecoming will be a great family event with games on the lawn, free Buffalo Wild Wings, and alumni games. Cheer on returning and current players as the Women’s and Men’s basketball teams face-off against alumni. The games will take place on Saturday the 12th at 3:00 and 5:00pm respectively. Women’s Volleyball will also be playing at home against Carlow University at noon in the Maxwell Center.
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Reunion 2022 to Culminate with OCU Night at Mount of Praise
Published: May 24, 2022
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed by our annual Ice Cream Social.
“This is always an exciting event, where alumni and their friends get to
celebrate the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Ohio
Christian’s own. We’ve
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer
C.S. Lewis is Coming to Ohio Christian University
Published: December 22, 2021
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel Hill, and many other esteemed institutions of
higher learning. Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max
McLean brings the brilliant Oxford fellow to life, taking us on his
extraordinary
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
Columbus Symphony to Perform in Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Published: November 19, 2021
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony (CSO) has been proud to serve as central
Ohio’s flagship music performance organization. The CSO’s musicians,
conductors, chorus, and world-renowned guest artists
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the
2021 Summer Celebration Picnic
Published: August 6, 2021
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
OCU’s on-site dining service, Simply Delicious by Hallmark, provided a
wonderful picnic dinner, while guests enjoyed the music ministry of The Lore
Family (Portsmouth, OH) and Richard Jordan (Nashville, TN).
University faculty and staff members also stayed for the evening event.
Worship
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
OCU’s on-site dining service, Simply Delicious by Hallmark, provided a
wonderful picnic
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food
30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 for Students
Published: July 1, 2021
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is one of our major fundraising events for
student scholarships – and is also a great way to connect with donors who
love golf and love our students", explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga.
"With over
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising
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2018 Community Action Day Delivers a Win-Win!
Published: April 13, 2018
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others through acts of service that
build and strengthen character.
Students contributed their time and energy in 26 projects ranging from
singing in nursing homes to clearing a golf course after the Scioto River
flooded many of its fairways and holes.
Student teams cleaned front yards, beatified parks and downtown streets,
washed windows, mulched yards and flowerbeds, and cleaned out barns, creating
a
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others through acts of service that
build and strengthen character.
Students contributed their time and energy in 26 projects ranging from
singing in nursing homes to clearing a golf course after the Scioto
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others
Hollyn Concert Fills MPAC To Capacity
Published: December 19, 2017
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
2017 Festival of Carols Performed in New Ministry and Performing Arts Center
Published: December 3, 2017
Over 950 Christmas celebrants attended Ohio Christian University’s 2017
Festival of Carols performed for the first time on December 2nd and 3rd in
the University’s new Ministry and Performing Arts Center! In the future,
the Center will be used for the community as well as OCU events.
Produced as a gift to the community, the University Chorale, Chamber Singers,
Circleville Community Choral Society, and Festival Orchestra beautifully
realized this year’s What Can I Give? theme. Instead of focusing on what we
receive in this Christmas season, Dr. Bennett focused on paying forward with
Over 950 Christmas celebrants attended Ohio Christian University’s 2017
Festival of Carols performed for the first time on December 2nd and 3rd in
the University’s new Ministry and Performing Arts Center! In the future,
the Center will be used for the community as well as OCU events.
Produced as a gift to the community, the University Chorale, Chamber Singers,
Circleville Community Choral
Over 950 Christmas celebrants attended Ohio Christian University’s 2017
Festival of Carols performed for the first time on December 2nd and 3rd in
the University’s new Ministry and Performing Arts
Fireworks and Christmas Lighting Usher in Advent Season
Published: December 3, 2017
Ohio Christian University ushered in the Advent season with old traditions
and new ones. The evening started with University employees connecting and
being encouraged by Rev. David Dean reading the Christmas Story to children
present and with OCU students singing carols. The celebration moved
outdoors for a public gathering with more carol singing at the front of
Maxwell Center, followed by a countdown to initiate Christmas lighting of the
campus and an impressive fireworks display timed to start with playing of a
prerecorded musical program.
After the light show, those assembled
Ohio Christian University ushered in the Advent season with old traditions
and new ones. The evening started with University employees connecting and
being encouraged by Rev. David Dean reading the Christmas Story to children
present and with OCU students singing carols. The celebration moved
outdoors for a public gathering with more carol singing at the front of
Maxwell Center, followed
Ohio Christian University ushered in the Advent season with old traditions
and new ones. The evening started with University employees connecting and
being encouraged by Rev. David Dean reading
Big Givers Boost OCU Program Support!
Published: November 2, 2017
The Columbus Foundation 2017 Big Give campaign on October 11th gave a big
boost to Ohio Christian University.
Generosity of contributors enables OCU to continue supporting student success
and to sustain academic programs that are creating a new generation of
faith-filled leaders in many fields of endeavor that contribute to bettering
society in local communities and beyond.
The Columbus Foundation amplified the campaign gifts made in support of this
work. Ohio Christian raised over $252,000 through your generosity!
OCU’s faculty, staff, and administration extend our heart-felt
The Columbus Foundation 2017 Big Give campaign on October 11th gave a big
boost to Ohio Christian University.
Generosity of contributors enables OCU to continue supporting student success
and to sustain academic programs that are creating a new generation of
faith-filled leaders in many fields of endeavor that contribute to bettering
society in local communities and beyond.
The Columbus
The Columbus Foundation 2017 Big Give campaign on October 11th gave a big
boost to Ohio Christian University.
Generosity of contributors enables OCU to continue supporting student success
and to